In what can only be described as a financial mismatch, Call of Duty: Mobile continues to dominate the mobile gaming space—earning more in a single month than Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has made in its entire existence.

According to data obtained by Insider Gaming, CoD Mobile generates an estimated $30 million per month in in-app purchases, battle passes, and cosmetic bundles. By comparison, Warzone Mobile—which launched globally on March 21, 2024—has raked in just $3.1 million in total revenue to date, including its soft launch phase.

A Staggering Gap

Launched in 2019, Call of Duty: Mobile quickly became a juggernaut, amassing over 500 million downloads and surpassing $3 billion in lifetime revenue. It remains one of Activision’s most profitable ventures, thanks to frequent seasonal updates, iconic map rotations, and an expansive battle pass system that keeps players spending.

Warzone Mobile, on the other hand, launched with considerable hype—promising full cross-progression with Modern Warfare III and Warzone, plus mobile-first versions of Verdansk and Rebirth Island. But that launch was far from smooth.

A Rocky Debut for Warzone Mobile

Sources close to Insider Gaming report that Warzone Mobile’s debut was marred by performance issues, stability problems, and a lack of compelling monetization hooks. The game peaked early with $2.3 million in revenue during its first two weeks, but interest has since sharply declined.

User retention has also been a problem. While CoD Mobile boasts over 15 million monthly active users, Warzone Mobile is struggling to maintain a consistent player base. Even critical updates and new content drops haven’t sparked the kind of engagement Activision was hoping for.

What’s Going Wrong?

Industry analysts point to several issues. One source familiar with the matter described Warzone Mobile as “a console game jammed into a mobile shell”—a far cry from CoD Mobile’s more tailored, optimized experience.

Warzone Mobile was an ambitious project that never quite found its footing. Its shutdown isn’t just about poor optimization or missed revenue targets—it’s about a broader lesson in understanding the mobile market’s unique demands. Activision bet big on brand loyalty carrying over to handheld screens. Instead, it learned that even giants can stumble when the formula isn’t right.

For fans, the best way forward now is to embrace Call of Duty: Mobile, which continues to thrive with regular updates, shorter matches, and smoother gameplay. As for Warzone Mobile, it joins the growing list of high-profile mobile experiments that couldn’t meet the moment.